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José Maria da Silva Paranhos, Jr., Baron of Rio Branco (April 20, 1845 - February 10, 1912) was a Brazilian diplomat, geographer, historian, monarchist, politician and professor, considered to be the "father of Brazilian diplomacy". He was the son of famous statesman José Maria da Silva Paranhos, Sr.. The Baron of Rio Branco was a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, occupying its 34th chair from 1898 until his death in 1912. As a representative of Brazil, through his outstanding diplomacy, he managed to peacefully resolve Brazil's border disputes with its South American neighbors.

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The painting by Antonio Parreiras "A Conquista do Amazonas" (1907). Now is in the "Museum Historico do Estado do Para", in Belem.

Belem - municipality, city and port in northern Brazil, the capital of Para.

Antonio Parreiras (1860-1937) was a Brazilian painter. Although much of his work was made up of historical and nude paintings, he expressed himself best in his landscapes, which combined European influences with those of his native Brazil.

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Interesting fact:

The name Brazil comes from the Brazilian mahogany - Pau Brasil. Previously, the country was known as Terra de Santa Cruz, which means Land of the Holy Cross.